About Haleakalā National Park (wilderness Tent Permit)
Number of accommodations: 10
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This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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Reviews (217)
What Guests Are Saying
Haleakalā National Park offers stunning landscapes and a unique hiking experience, particularly at the Paliku and Holua campsites. Visitors praised the incredible views, starry nights, and helpful park rangers. However, many noted that the campgrounds could benefit from better signage and maintenance, especially regarding restroom facilities, and emphasized the importance of being well-prepared with water and warm clothing for the variable weather.
What Guests Are Saying
Haleakalā National Park offers stunning landscapes and a unique hiking experience, particularly at the Paliku and Holua campsites. Visitors praised the incredible views, starry nights, and helpful park rangers. However, many noted that the campgrounds could benefit from better signage and maintenance, especially regarding restroom facilities, and emphasized the importance of being well-prepared with water and warm clothing for the variable weather.
Review Summary
Ethan W
VerifiedFebruary 9, 2022 • Stayed at: Palikū 3, Loop: Palikū
👍👍👍
Patrick B
VerifiedFebruary 8, 2022 • Stayed at: Hōlua 1, Loop: Hōlua
There. Are. No. Words. Stunning hike down into the crater. Stargazing like you wouldn't believe. Quietest place I've ever been in my life. The only things that made noise were the man-made things I brought down with me. Met some cool people at the campground, including a young couple from Portland and a group of four kids who packed in from Paliku. Slept above the clouds and watched the sun rise over the rim of the crater. Once in a lifetime. If you have the opportunity, don't hesitate.
Alec B
VerifiedFebruary 3, 2022 • Stayed at: Palikū 3, Loop: Palikū
Hike in was slower than anticipated (steep, rocky descent) so I had to finish the trip in the dark - give yourself plenty of time if starting in the afternoon. Great location though.
Matt C
VerifiedJanuary 29, 2022 • Stayed at: Palikū 2, Loop: Palikū
We hiked Sliding Sands to Paliku, overnighted there and then another overnight a Holua before coming out. It was amazing and we highly recommend the camping sites. There was water at all of the cabin sites in late January 2022.
Ehren K
VerifiedJanuary 27, 2022 • Stayed at: Hōlua 2, Loop: Hōlua
Great site!
Ian O
VerifiedJanuary 25, 2022 • Stayed at: Hōlua 4, Loop: Hōlua
Can't get a better view for a cheaper price! Definitely a moderate hike to get to, but worth it!
Hailey C
VerifiedJanuary 24, 2022 • Stayed at: Hōlua 5 (Group), Loop: Hōlua
The campground was beautifully located and the park was super helpful about communicating access to water and other resources.
Troy M
VerifiedJanuary 19, 2022 • Stayed at: Hōlua 4, Loop: Hōlua
The hike to get to the campsite is not easy - it's about 4.5 miles in total, but about 2 miles of it is a very steep switchback route that drops about 1000 feet in elevation. The trail is a lot of large loose rocks, easy to turn an ankle on if you aren't paying attention or wearing the right boots. Having said that, it's more than worth it. Camping in the crater was incredible - the scenery is beautiful and its absolutely dead silent down there. You'll get to watch the sunset above the clouds, and the night (or early morning) sky is super dark with innumerable stars. My wife and I woke well before sunrise (nenes were walking around our campsite and woke us up), and watched as shooting stars painted the sky above the crater. One of the most unique camping experiences we've ever had.
Jared M
VerifiedJanuary 9, 2022 • Stayed at: Palikū 1, Loop: Palikū
Great. Pack it in…pack it out. Please keep this place a special place for all to enjoy.
James F
VerifiedJanuary 8, 2022 • Stayed at: Hōlua 4, Loop: Hōlua
This was a great trip. The hike down is a lot of switchbacks and slow going on the way back up, but the stars at night and beauty of the crater were well worth it.
Don't let the fact it is in Hawaii fool you. It gets cold at night and we encountered some rain. Bring your rain gear and the warm layers.
Location Haleakalā National Park (wilderness Tent Permit)
Address:
Po Box 369
Makawao, HI, 96768
United States
For maps of the island and the park visit https://www.nps.gov/hale/planyourvisit/maps.htm
To the Summit District of Haleakalā National Park: There are brown information signs along the way. From Kahului, take Hana Highway (SR36) and travel 2.0 miles (toward Hana). Turn right onto Haleakalā Highway (SR37) and travel for 7.8 miles. Turn left onto State Highway 377 and travel for 6 miles. Turn left onto Crater Road (large brown wooden Haleakalā NP sign mounted in median) and travel for 1.2 miles. Continue on Crater Road for 9.9 miles to arrive at the park boundary/entrance station. The summit of Haleakalā (elevation 10,023ft 3055m) is 11 miles further and about an additional 30-minute drive, beyond the entrance station.
To Headquarters Visitor Center: The Headquarters visitor center will be the first building on the right hand side of the road past the entrance station. Here you can use flush toilets and fill up on water prior to starting your hike.
To Halemauʻu Trailhead: From the Headquarters visitor center, continue up 3 switchbacks to the first pull-off on the left hand side marked "Halemauʻu Trailhead". You may choose to begin your hike at this trailhead (3.7 mi (6 km) one way to Hōlua; 10.4 mi (17km) one way to Palikū).
To Keoneheʻeheʻe (sliding sands) Trailhead: From the Headquarters visitor center, drive 11 miles up several switchbacks (about a 30 minute drive) to the Haleakalā Visitor Center parking lot. Once you enter the lot, the trailhead is on the right hand side. You may choose to being your hike at this trailhead (7.4 mi (12 km) one way to Hōlua; 9.3 mi (15km) one way to Palikū).
Latitude & Longitude: 20.7399 / -156.218
Elevation: 2131 feet
Policies & Rules
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REQUIRED: Prior to their trip, all visitors MUST watch “Haleakalā NP’s Leave No Trace (LNT) Video ” to set expectations on how to recreate responsibly in Haleakalā National Park’s wilderness. www.nps.gov/hale/planyourvisit/wilderness-camping.htm |
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Reservation Permit. A printed copy of the reservation must be held by the reservation holder at all times. The reservation holder is legally responsible for the actions and safety of the group. Be prepared for weather extremes. Leave an itinerary and guest list with a friend. |
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License Plate. If you are renting a vehicle- please enter “Rental” in the license plate form field. When you arrive on island, you MUST log back into recreation.gov to enter your rental car plate. Once your permit is printed you cannot edit your license plates. |
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Water. There are non-potable water spigots located near the campsites. All water must be filtered or treated prior to consumption. Water is not guaranteed, bring enough water with you for your trip. In times of drought, all water must be carried in. |
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Restrictions. NO pets, firearms or wheeled vehicles. NO feeding or harassment of wildlife. NO picking plants, disturbing rocks, building cairns. |
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Stay On Trails. Haleakalā is an on-trail park. Please stay on all designated trails. Hiking off trail and short-cutting switchbacks is prohibited and subject to citation. Off-trail hiking causes erosion and damages fragile and/or endangered life forms that are not readily apparent to the casual observer. |
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NO Fires. Open fires or gathering firewood is NOT allowed. |
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Wilderness. These campsites are located in federally designated wilderness. There is no cell service accessible within any part of the crater. |
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Essentials: first aid kit, trail map, compass, extra food, Extra water (3 - 4 liters per person/day), flashlight, headlight with extra batteries, tent/shelter with rain fly, sun protection (sunglasses, sunscreen, hat), sleeping bag, emergency blanket, extra layers (rain jacket/pants), pocket knife and gear repair kit |
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Quiet Hours. Respect other visitors' right to quiet and solitude--quiet hours are 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. |
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Trash. Pack out ALL trash that is brought into the crater. |
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Visitor Cabins. There are cabins located nearby both campsites. A reservation for a campsite does NOT grant access to the cabins. All campers must respect cabin user privacy and will not be let in by those with a cabin permit. Cabin reservations may be made separately here. |
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Visited Hawaii Island or Kauai recently? All gear, especially tent and shoes must be cleaned thoroughly to prevent rapid ʻōhia death (ROD) Wiping down gear with a 70% alcohol solution is recommeneded to satisfy this requirement. |
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Kaupō Gap Trail: The Kaupō Gap Trail leaves the boundary of Haleakalā National Park and is not maintained by the NPS. Hikers assume all risk on this rugged, unmaintained, and brushy trail. At times, the trail can be difficult to follow or find. Several hikers have become disoriented, lost, or injured while navigating this trail. NPS officials highly recommend travel on either the Halemauʻu or Keoneheʻeheʻe Trails to access Haleakalā Crater. |
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Pack Animals: If planning to travel by pack animal--please notify park staff upon making your reservation to ensure sufficient paddock space is available. All waste produced by pack animals must be removed from parking areas and trailheads. No group may have more than 12 pack animals. Riders, commercial operators, and owners are responsible for the removal of dead or injured stock within 72 hours. Pets of any other kind are prohibited on all trails. |
